HR Consultant

Rubicon People; Southampton; Remote; GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading HR consultancy in the UK is seeking a skilled HR Consultant to provide expert HR advice, manage employee relations, and support organisational change. You'll enjoy flexible working hours, a supportive culture, and opportunities for continuous professional development. The ideal candidate will have a CIPD qualification, strong UK employment law understanding, and a proven history in HR roles. If you are ready to advance your HR career, apply now.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Eligibility for profit share

Private medical insurance

Continuous professional development

Supportive and inclusive culture

Opportunities to network

Qualifications

• CIPD qualification (or equivalent experience).
• A strong understanding of UK employment law.
• At least 2 years’ experience in an HR Advisor or similar generalist role.
• Proven experience handling employee relations issues and supporting organisational change.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and influencing skills.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to exceptional client service.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong administrative skills.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a car insured for work use.

Responsibilities

• Providing proactive and reactive HR advice to a range of clients.
• Managing employee relations cases, including investigations, grievances, and disciplinary matters.
• Drafting and updating employment contracts, policies, and HR documentation.
• Supporting clients with organisational change and restructuring.
• Designing and delivering engaging HR and employment law training sessions.
• Contributing to business growth through client relationship management and service excellence.
• Assisting with HR projects and administration to support the wider team.

Job description

HR Consultant | Remote (South of England) | £38,000

Are you a confident and compassionate HR professional who thrives on helping workplaces become more supportive, compliant, and high-performing? Do you enjoy variety, building trusted client relationships, and delivering expert HR advice that makes a genuine difference?

Rubicon are delighted to be exclusively partnering with a growing, 100% employee‑owned, values‑driven consultancy, specialising in HR and training solutions for organisations across the UK. Our client work closely with businesses, many of them employee‑owned, to create inclusive, effective, and legally compliant workplaces where people and performance thrive.

As an HR Consultant, you’ll be a key part of a collaborative, supportive team where every voice counts. You’ll enjoy autonomy in your role, the flexibility to work from home, and the opportunity to partner directly with a diverse portfolio of clients.

As an HR Consultant, you will benefit from:

• Flexible working hours to suit your lifestyle
• Eligibility for profit share
• Private medical insurance
• Continuous professional development in employment law and HR best practices
• A supportive, inclusive, and collaborative culture
• Opportunities to network with like‑minded HR professionals
• The chance to contribute to a values‑led, employee‑owned business

As an HR Consultant, your responsibilities will include:

• Providing proactive and reactive HR advice to a range of clients
• Managing employee relations cases, including investigations, grievances, and disciplinary matters
• Drafting and updating employment contracts, policies, and HR documentation
• Supporting clients with organisational change, restructuring,
• Designing and delivering engaging HR and employment law training sessions
• Contributing to business growth through client relationship management and service excellence
• Assisting with HR projects and administration to support the wider team

As an HR Consultant, your experience will include:

• CIPD qualification (or equivalent experience)
• A strong understanding of UK employment law
• At least 2 years’ experience in an HR Advisor or similar generalist role
• Proven experience handling employee relations issues and supporting organisational change
• Excellent communication, relationship‑building, and influencing skills
• Attention to detail and a commitment to exceptional client service
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong administrative skills
• Based in the South of England with flexibility to travel for client meetings
• Full UK driving licence and access to a car insured for work use

Desirable experience:

• Exposure to employee‑owned business models (EOTs)
• TUPE, pay and reward, or mediation experience
• Experience delivering HR training or workshops
• Commercial awareness and consultancy experience

If you’re ready to take the next step in your HR career and join a consultancy that truly cares about people and purpose — we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today with your CV and contact Ellie at Rubicon for more information.